Is it okay to submit secondaries before my primary is verified?

[MRpremed-dudeguy]

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I submitted my primary June 20th and have yet to be verified and do not know when that will happen. However, I have received a couple secondaries from schools already. Do you guys think it would be okay to submit these before I'm verified?

 

[DocConk]

I don't see why not, if they've already sent them to you.

Most schools wait until verification to send secondaries to you.

 

[baconcures]

I think most schools tell you to wait until verification. If I remember correctly, some schools get really mad if you submit secondaries before verification. I'd either look for the instructions or contact the school.

 

[NickNaylor]

Follow the school's instructions. Some may ask you to wait. Perhaps most importantly, DO NOT complete and submit a secondary using random links that you might find in the school-specific threads if you haven't actually received an invitation to complete the secondary yourself. This can be a problem from the side of the medical school and increases the likelihood of logistical issues with your application.

 

[Doug Underhill]

When in doubt, email the admissions office to ask. Usually, submitting secondaries earlier is better if you can do it.